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Northwestern University Settlement Association Glass Transparency Slides

 Collection
Identifier: 41/13
Abstract

The collection consists of 100 glass transparency slides (3.25 x 4 inches), also known as magic lantern slides, divided into two thematic clusters, dating from the turn of the 20th century, and identified with the Northwestern University Settlement.

Dates: 1891 - 1920

Northwestern University Settlement Association Records Case Files

 Collection
Identifier: 41/2
Abstract The Northwestern University Settlement Association was founded in 1891 by a group of administrators and faculty from Northwestern University in order to provide social services, educational programs, referrals, and emergency relief to a poor immigrant neighborhood on Chicago's near northwest side. The Case Files typically feature a case number, client name and the names of immediate family members, their ages, address, occupation, a summary of the problem or problems which resulted in...
Dates: 1908-1975

Northwestern University Settlement Association Clubs and Classes Attendance and Registration Cards

 Collection
Identifier: 41/5
Abstract

This series comprises boxes of Attendance Cards for Northwestern University Settlement clubs and classes, and boxes of three-by-five individual Registration Cards.

Dates: 1886-1953

Northwestern University Settlement Association Photographs

 Collection
Identifier: 41/6
Abstract

The photographs in this series document the Northwestern University Settlement Association from 1890 — 1991. Prints as well as safety film negatives are included. This collection includes many of the photographs that appear in The Worn Doorstep by Mark Wukas.

Dates: 1890-1991

Northwestern University Settlement Association Food Client Records

 Collection
Identifier: 41/11
Abstract

The Northwestern University provided emergency assistance through its Emergency Food Pantry and Clothing Supply. This series consists of three boxes of client information files generated by the Settlement's emergency assistance program between Spring, 1985 and September, 1986. The records consist mainly of photocopies of identification presented by the clients in order to verify their residence within the Settlement's jurisdiction.

Dates: 1985-1986

Northwestern University Settlement Association Delinquent Boy Case Files

 Collection
Identifier: 41/3
Abstract

The Northwestern University Settlement Association Delinquent Boy Case files include case files, address cards, papers containing plans for the program, letters, a list of acronyms for agencies, and other administrative documents.

Dates: 1929-1931, 1938-1938

Northwestern University Settlement Association Records Scrapbooks

 Collection
Identifier: 41/7
Abstract The Northwestern University Settlement Association was founded in 1891 by a group of administrators and faculty from Northwestern University in order to provide social services, educational programs, referrals, and emergency relief to a poor immigrant neighborhood on Chicago's near northwest side.The scrapbooks in this series, compiled by different groups associated with the Northwestern University Settlement, typically contain newspaper clippings, programs, photographs, and other printed...
Dates: 1917-1984

Northwestern University Settlement Association Financial Records

 Collection
Identifier: 41/4
Abstract The Northwestern University Settlement Association was founded in 1891 by a group of administrators and faculty from Northwestern University in order to provide social services, educational programs, referrals, and emergency relief to a poor immigrant neighborhood on Chicago’s near northwest side. This series contains the financial records of the Northwestern University Settlement. The records fill twenty-eight boxes and span the years from 1918 to 1971. A run of ledgers forms the bulk of...
Dates: 1918-1971

Northwestern University Settlement Association General Administrative Records

 Collection
Identifier: 41/1
Abstract The Northwestern University Settlement Association was founded in 1891 in a poor, primarily immigrant neighborhood on the near northwest side of Chicago to improve conditions and to help its residents through its clubs and classes, social events, camping programs, and relief and emergency services. The Northwestern University Settlement Association General Administration Records document the daily activities of the organization and the personal lives of various individuals who were part of...
Dates: 1892-1995

Lenora E. Clark Diary, Northwestern University Settlement Records

 Collection
Identifier: 41/10
Abstract Clark's diary is a four-by-six, bound book. The printed title page describes it as “Ward's ‘Line a Day’ Book, A comparative record for five years” (copyright 1892). The ‘comparative’ format is unusual: each page is printed with a month and date, and is divided horizontally into five sections; the diarist fills in the events of each date five years in a row, resulting in a unique retrospective view. In order to fit so many entries on each small page, each entry is allotted only four short...
Dates: 1906-1910

Records of The Northwestern University Settlement Association Evanston Woman's Board

 Collection
Identifier: 41/8
Abstract Boxes 1-3 contain records relating to the “Dollar Letter” program, spanning the years from 1928 through 1979. The President's Records, 1958-1981 (Boxes 3-6), contain annual reports, meeting agendas and minutes, correspondence, “Dollar Letters", financial records, and newspaper clippings. The Publicity Chair Notebook, 1968-1972, also contains meeting minutes and newspaper clippings. The Treasurer's Records, 1911-1983 (Boxes 6-7) contains deposit, withdrawal, and receipt records, dues...
Dates: 1911-1990

Records of the Northwestern University Settlement Association Records North Shore Junior Board

 Collection
Identifier: 41/9
Abstract This collection consists of 11 boxes organized in 4 series: Administrative Notebooks, 1959-1983; Benefit Committee records, 1978-1986: President's Books, 1980-1986; and Publicity records, 1969-1977. The materials include: meeting agendas and minutes; correspondence; treasurer's reports; financial records; tax letters; committee notes, secretary, treasurer, and chairman reports; meeting agendas and minutes; guidelines; calendars; annual reports; yearbook materials; press releases; clippings;...
Dates: 1937-1992

Doris Overboe (1934-2012) Papers

 Collection
Identifier: 41/12
Abstract

The Doris Overboe Papers fill five boxes and one card-file, and document her involvement with the Northwestern University Settlement Association (NUSA) and –the bulk of the materials—her research into the life of Harriet Vittum, long-time Head Resident at the Settlement.

Dates: c. 1990-2000

Henry Wade Rogers (1853-1926) Papers

 Collection
Identifier: 3/9/1
Abstract Henry Wade Rogers was born October 10, 1853 in the small town of Holland Patent, New York. After serving as a law professor for 2 years and Dean of the Law School at the University of Michigan for 5 years, Rogers became President of Northwestern University in 1891. As President, Rogers instituted many changes that shaped the future of the University, including uniting all professional schools under the power of the Board of Trustees, pushing for co-education, and insisting on supporting...
Dates: 1890-1971

Peter Colegrove (1817-1860) Diary

 Collection
Identifier: 55/36
Abstract The diary of Peter Colegrove (1817-1860) includes entries made between September 9, 1833 and November 10, 1840. Colegrove recounts his conversion to a life of Christian faith and, throughout the diary, records his struggles and failures to attain Christian perfection. The diary reflects on Colegrove's education at the Hamilton Literary and Theological Institution (now Colgate University) and, during vacations from school, his preaching at churches in southwestern New York and northern...
Dates: 1833-1840

Records of the Young Women's Christian Association (YWCA), Northwestern University Chapter

 Collection
Identifier: 31/6/59
Abstract The Northwestern University YWCA records document the activities and operation of the organization. The collection fills one archival box, one small and two large drop front boxes and spans the years 1901-1962, with the bulk of the records dating between 1940 and 1950. The records consist of a variety of formats of books and scrapbooks, falling into two categories: Histories and Records, and Scrapbooks. ...
Dates: 1901-1962

Oliver Marcy (1820-1899) Papers

 Collection
Identifier: 3/7
Abstract The Oliver Marcy Papers comprise biographical materials; correspondence; copies of articles and addresses by Marcy; and materials relating to the Northwestern University Museum of Natural History. Marcy's correspondence concerns a variety of subjects, including his early career as a science teacher at Wilbraham Academy and at Amenia Seminary; his career as a faculty member and his two separate terms as Acting President of Northwestern; Northwestern's faculty and administration, campus life,...
Dates: 1794-1969

Howard J. Trienens (1923-) Papers, 1986-1999 "Searle/Degas" Case

 Collection
Identifier: 1/15
Abstract Howard J. Trienens completed both his undergraduate and graduate education at Northwestern University, receiving his bachelor’s degree in 1945 and his J.D. in 1949. The papers of Howard J. Trienens consist of his case file from the Searle/Degas legal proceedings--Nick Goodman, et al. v. Searle. The case involved a Degas monotype ("Landscape with smokestacks", or "Paysage avec fumée de cheminées", 1890) owned by one of Trienens' clients....
Dates: 1986 - 1999; Other: Majority of material found within 1986; Agreement Received: 2000-11-22

Vice President for Business and Finance S.A.T.C (Student Army Training Corps) Ledger

 Collection
Identifier: 7/1/10
Abstract

This series consists of one volume of Student Army Training Corps (S.A.T.C.) dcoumenting its accounts during its existence at Northwestern during/post World War I.

Dates: 1918-1919

Alice King Garrison (1906-2002) Scrapbook

 Collection — Box 1
Identifier: 31/6/56
Abstract

The materials in the Alice King Garrison scrapbook date between 1924 and 1929 and document her social and academic life at Northwestern University. Included are many newspaper clippings, photographs, dance cards, printed materials, and other memorabilia.

Dates: 1924-1928

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Northwestern University Settlement (Chicago, Ill.) 11
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Vittum, Harriet E. (Harriet Elizabeth), 1872-1953 3
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Northwestern University (Evanston, Ill.) 2
Northwestern University (Evanston, Ill.). Office of the President 2
Northwestern University Settlement (Chicago, Ill.)--Administration 2
Ahmad, Qudsia Khurshid Holozada, 1912-2009 1
Beck, Joan, 1923-1998 1
Clark, Lenora E. 1
Colegrove, Peter, 1817-1860 1
Community Fund of Chicago, inc. 1
Coon, Owen L., 1894-1948 1
Degas, Edgar, 1834-1917. Paysage avec fumé de cheminés 1
Garrison, Alice King, 1906-2002 1
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Hughes, Charles Evans, 1862-1948 1
Mandel, Martha P., 1926-2007 1
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Marcy, Elizabeth Eunice Smith, 1821-1911 1
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Northwestern University (Evanston, Ill.). Department of Natural History 1
Northwestern University (Evanston, Ill.). Graduate School 1
Northwestern University (Evanston, Ill.). Museum of Natural History 1
Northwestern University Settlement (Chicago, Ill.). Evanston Woman's Board 1
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Overboe, Doris 1
Palestine Broadcasting Service 1
Perkin, Harold James 1
Perkin, Joan 1
Rachwalski, Michael M. (Michael Matthew), 1901-1987 1
Rogers, Henry Wade, 1853-1926 1
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United States. Army Air Forces 1
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Ver Steeg, Clarence L. (Clarence Lester), 1922-2007 1
Welfare Council of Metropolitan Chicago 1
Winchell, Alexander, 1824-1891 1
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